Will Holl Detroit axle

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Will Holl Detroit axle

Post by Joe Bell » Thu Jul 11, 2024 1:56 pm

I have a rear T axle with Will Holl casted on the ends, was told it was for a tractor trailer T in the day, have no use for them and need to find a home for them, if interested give me a jingle and I will forward pictures. Thanks Joe Bell 419-618-1025 Tiffin Ohio


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Re: Will Holl Detroit axle

Post by Southfork Creek » Fri Jul 12, 2024 1:39 pm

Hopefully, this link will take you to one of their advertisements for the "Will Holl" improved patent rear end set up, to make any ford into a truck, from 1917. Pretty pricey, $225.00.



https://books.google.com/books?id=Qrg_A ... nt&f=false
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Re: Will Holl Detroit axle

Post by Joe Bell » Fri Jul 12, 2024 2:13 pm

When I tore the axle down it looks like the first floating hubs made for a T.

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Re: Will Holl Detroit axle

Post by TRDxB2 » Fri Jul 12, 2024 6:38 pm

Southfork Creek's link helped me find a few more ads
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Re: Will Holl Detroit axle

Post by Joe Bell » Sun Jul 14, 2024 6:09 pm

Thanks for finding adds of them back in the day!!

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